Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Tatum Simms
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
25-4-2023 11:30 AM
Abstract
In the beef industry, producers have tried to find ways to optimize production and performance for the benefit of their beef cattle operations. To do that, if they wished to, they would use modernizing technologies that are available today. With these modern technologies, such as Beta – androgenic agonists, producers have been able to utilize these to see the positive effects of marbling and fat deposition. They act to enhance lean muscle gain, increase growth rate in the animals, and increase feed efficiency without having to use extra inputs, needed supplements, or compensation for gain. By using these technologies, they have been a major contributor to the safe, wholesome, and affordable beef supply in the United States. In this research, it is known that consumers have concerns about using these technologies, and there are concerns about side effects. Other producers prefer to use implants after seeing an increase in Hot Carcass Weights at sale. Higher weights at sale turn into profit, which also provides more fresh, safe, and healthy meat for consumers. Comparatively speaking, animals administered Beta-Agonist and those without, animals show much higher production rates and more efficient gain after the intake or implantation of the drug. With the drastic difference in feed efficiency and compensation of gain, beta-agonist can be and have been a saving grace for producers in difficult times when the feed or beef economy is unforgiving.
Recommended Citation
Andrade, Rafael; Erby, Sara; and Holzman, Blaine, "Utilization of Beta-Agonists on the Effects of Marbling / Fat Deposition in Beef Cattle" (2023). ATU Research Symposium. 13.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2023/2023/13
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Utilization of Beta-Agonists on the Effects of Marbling / Fat Deposition in Beef Cattle
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In the beef industry, producers have tried to find ways to optimize production and performance for the benefit of their beef cattle operations. To do that, if they wished to, they would use modernizing technologies that are available today. With these modern technologies, such as Beta – androgenic agonists, producers have been able to utilize these to see the positive effects of marbling and fat deposition. They act to enhance lean muscle gain, increase growth rate in the animals, and increase feed efficiency without having to use extra inputs, needed supplements, or compensation for gain. By using these technologies, they have been a major contributor to the safe, wholesome, and affordable beef supply in the United States. In this research, it is known that consumers have concerns about using these technologies, and there are concerns about side effects. Other producers prefer to use implants after seeing an increase in Hot Carcass Weights at sale. Higher weights at sale turn into profit, which also provides more fresh, safe, and healthy meat for consumers. Comparatively speaking, animals administered Beta-Agonist and those without, animals show much higher production rates and more efficient gain after the intake or implantation of the drug. With the drastic difference in feed efficiency and compensation of gain, beta-agonist can be and have been a saving grace for producers in difficult times when the feed or beef economy is unforgiving.